Research Night Date: January 20, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: ALSSC, Second Floor Join us for Research Night to learn about ongoing research projects and connect directly with faculty and graduate researchers! We currently have 8 faculty speakers from: – Computer & Software Systems – Communication Systems – Power & Energy Systems Students from all years and disciplines are welcome. This event is ideal for students who are interested in research, looking for summer or thesis opportunities, or wanting a clearer picture of what research in different fields looks like. Light refreshments will be provided. Students are welcome to attend for part of the event or stay for the full evening. Please RSVP to help us plan space and refreshments. Speakers: – Dr. Andre Ivanov – Dr. Lutz Lampe – Dr. Mohammad Shahrad – Dr. Juri Jaskevitch – Dr. Justin Zhang – Dr. David Michelson – Dr. Simon Oya – David Weng Tentative Agenda The following schedule is approximate and subject to change. Time Activity Details 4:00 – 4:05 PM Registration & Check-In Attendee arrival; light refreshments 4:05 – 4:15 PM Opening Remarks Welcome and overview 4:15 – 4:25 PM Segment 1 Introduction First research theme 4:25 – 5:10 PM Research Talks – Segment 1 Short talks 5:10 – 5:15 PM Panel 1 Setup Transition 5:15 – 5:40 PM Panel Discussion – Segment 1 Q&A 5:40 – 5:50 PM Break Refreshments 5:50 – 6:00 PM Segment 2 Introduction Second research theme 6:00 – 6:45 PM Research Talks – Segment 2 Short talks 6:45 – 7:10 PM Panel Discussion – Segment 2 Q&A 7:10 – 8:00 PM Networking & Informal Discussion Open conversation with speakers Room: Main Floor, Bldg: Abdul Ladha Science Student Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada